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Don’t Be a Hero

II Tim. 2:3-4

Paul faced the end of his life in a Roman prison & left instructions to a young preacher boy named Timothy, about how to be, not a hero, but a good soldier.  We are to fight the good fight of faith!

A GOOD SOLDIER IS:
I. A FOLLOWER
A. No one can be a good soldier for the Lord until they first enlist.
B. This is accomplished only through receiving Jesus Christ as one’s Savior.

A GOOD SOLDIER…
II. IS FAITHFUL
It can be seen in…
A. His patience- he endures hardships and does not quit.
1. John 16:33 “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”
B. His priorities- he seeks to please the commander
1. Ask these questions, what comes first in your life? What keeps you from serving God?
C. Also by his practice- a good soldier guards the truths of faith. He is also determined to do a good job & refuses to do anything to bring disgrace and dishonor upon his commander.
1. So it is with the Christian soldier. He wants to live his life in a manner that brings honor to the Lord.

A GOOD SOLDIER…
III. IS FAMILIAR…
A. With his commander’s voice.
1. He becomes familiar by spending time with Him
2. We can do so by spending time in His Word.
Is familiar with…
B. His weapons- Faith and Prayer are the Christians weapons
Is familiar with…
C. His comrades- a good soldier not only cares about himself but also the welfare of his fellow soldiers.
D. His enemy- a good soldier is familiar with the tactics of his opposition.

A GOOD SOLDIER…
IV. IS A FIGHTER
A. He does not retreat in the face of his enemies.
B. He is...
1. Dedicated
2. Determined
3. Driven
To finish!

A GOOD SOLDIER...
V. IS A FINISHER
A. Because he knows there was a reason he enlisted in the war.
B. Because he knows he will be rewarded. Every good deed will be rewarded by the commander
C. Someday the soldier will hear: “well done my good & faithful servant.”
D. Read 2 Timothy 4:7-8

I am a soldier. Here I stand.
I am a soldier, a prayer warrior, of the army of my God.
The Lord Jesus Christ is my Commanding Officer.
The Holy Bible is my code of conduct.
Faith, Prayer, & the Word are my weapons of warfare.
I have been taught by the Holy Spirit, trained by experience, tried by adversity, & tested by fire.
I am a volunteer in this army, & I am enlisted for eternity.
I will either retire at the Rapture or die in this Army; but I will not get out, sell out, or be talked out.
I am faithful, capable, & dependable.
If my God needs me, I am there.
I am a soldier, a prayer warrior. Here I stand.

I am not a baby.
I do not need to be pampered, petted, primed up, pumped up, picked up, or pepped up.
I am a soldier, a prayer warrior. Here I stand.
No one has to call me, write me, visit me, entice me, or lure me.
I am a soldier, a prayer warrior. Here I stand. I am not a wimp.
I am in place, saluting my King, obeying His orders, praising His name & building His Kingdom.
I am a soldier, a prayer warrior. Here I stand.
No one has to send me flowers, gifts, food, cards, candy, or give me handouts.
I do not need to be cuddled, cared for, or catered to.
I am committed.
I cannot have my feelings hurt bad enough to turn me around.
I cannot be discouraged enough to turn me aside.
I cannot lose enough to make me quit.
When Jesus called me into this army, I had nothing.
If I end up with nothing, I will still come out even.
I will win. My God will supply all my needs.
I am more than a conqueror. I will always triumph.
I can do all things through Christ.
I am a soldier, a prayer warrior. Here I stand.
Devils cannot defeat me. People cannot disillusion me.
Weather cannot beat me. Sickness cannot stop me.
Battles cannot beat me. Money cannot buy me.
Governments cannot silence me & hell cannot handle me.
I am a soldier, a prayer warrior. Here I stand.
Even death cannot destroy me.
For when my Commander calls me from this battle field,
He will promote me to a captain & bring me back to rule this world with Him.
I am a soldier, a prayer warrior, in the army of God, & I’m marching. Claiming victory.
I will not give up. I will not turn around.
I am a soldier, a prayer warrior, and marching heaven-bound.
Here I stand!!!
Will you stand with me???